Quiet Aftermarket Exhaust?? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

MUSKOKA800 · 10-14-2010, 10:40 AM

I have the TRD (Borla version) axle-back on my sedan.
At 60 mph or below I hear nothing inside the car. At 70+ mph or with the addition of passenger &/or cargo to cause extra engine load the pipe is sound quite noticeable. Not unpleasant, but you'll need to crank up the tunes a couple notches.

darkMINI · 10-15-2010, 09:57 PM

I might try a little experiment this weekend with a Cherry Bomb glasspack, maybe a small turbo muffler. Something short.

TrashCan Monster · 10-19-2010, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarr_is

check out tanabe medalion exhausts... they're known for being subtle and quiet. Love mine...

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/touringmedalion.asp?id=7

I've been looking into Tanabe stuff lately myself and their exhaust is supposded to be under 93dB.

cleong · 10-21-2010, 02:40 PM

This is how a Fujitsubo sounds like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X342NigBg2g

R2D2 · 11-04-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarr_is

check out tanabe medalion exhausts... they're known for being subtle and quiet. Love mine...

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/touringmedalion.asp?id=7

I'm looking to get an axle back for my 09 5 dr HB. I'm looking for something with a nice deep tone that sounds good but that won't be too loud in the cab. I'm leaning towards either the Tanabe Medallion or the Nitto from Micro Image. Will both these units fit my 09 5 dr? I would very much appreciate opinions on these units. Also a pretty big deal to me is are either of these two 100 percent stainless construction (including welds and flanges)? I live in Salt Spray Hell, USA!

Many thanks in advance!

R2

magilla · 11-04-2010, 11:36 AM

what size is theinlet on the trd exhaust

WeeYari · 11-04-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R2D2

I'm leaning towards either the Tanabe Medallion or the Nitto from Micro Image.

I have a Tanabe Medalion (which I spoke briefly about in post#15), so I can only speak to it.

- yes, it will fit your '09 5dr
- yes, it is all stainless steel construction, including welds
- in cabin sound is not too loud, it is a very low tone, which does not get whiny or raspy under hard throttle.

I waited a long time to get a good deal on a used one, and it was well worth the wait.

33OH · 11-04-2010, 12:08 PM

Nitto is a very low-tone, not too loud exhaust as well.

Not sure on the other points, maybe someone else can chime in.

R2D2 · 11-04-2010, 04:09 PM

Thanks guys I appreciate it.

MUSKOKA800 · 11-04-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magilla

what size is theinlet on the trd exhaust

I can't specify the size but... the TRD axle-back bolts directly (replacing the OEM axle-back section) to the stock mid-pipe and uses all the OEM hanger points. It literally takes only one wrench/socket and 10 minutes max. to re & re.

R2D2 · 01-08-2011, 10:45 PM

Thanks everyone for the help in this thread. I just installed the Tanabe Medalion Touring exhaust I ordered from Micro Image (Thanks again, Garm!) and I must say it is just perfect. It's aggressive, deep AND quiet enough at the same time. You can hear it well inside the car but it's not intrusive. Exactly what I was looking for. Can't wait to do some more driving!

It's a very high quality piece and very easy to install. Fit is superb.

I'm sure the Nitto would have worked well for me too, but ultimately the state of Maine uses 95 db by SAE J-1169 as their standard and since the Tanabe was tested at under 93 db by the same standard I knew I could prove it's legality.

Thanks again, everyone!

R2

cali yaris · 01-09-2011, 01:30 AM

^ you are welcome, glad we could help out.

MUSKOKA800 · 01-21-2011, 11:26 AM

My TRD axle-back is starting to sound louder now. It likely has close to 70,000 kl. (approx. 45,000 miles) use by now.

10-14-2010, 10:40 AM	#19
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	I have the TRD (Borla version) axle-back on my sedan. At 60 mph or below I hear nothing inside the car. At 70+ mph or with the addition of passenger &/or cargo to cause extra engine load the pipe is sound quite noticeable. Not unpleasant, but you'll need to crank up the tunes a couple notches. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

10-15-2010, 09:57 PM	#20
darkMINI View User's Garage Drives: 08 hatch Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: C-Springs Posts: 101	I might try a little experiment this weekend with a Cherry Bomb glasspack, maybe a small turbo muffler. Something short. __________________ '08 3dr HB, Black Sand, AEM, 16x6.6 Mini-Cooper wheels, DynoMax, Cruise, de-TPMS'ed.

10-21-2010, 02:40 PM	#22
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	This is how a Fujitsubo sounds like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X342NigBg2g __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

11-04-2010, 04:09 PM	#27
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	Thanks guys I appreciate it. __________________ "The howl was the sound of God’s casting pot, the morphing of my cells into shape, the forming of oceans out of molten premordial plasma. And I could feel it. I could cry for it. I could cry with it." -The Fitful One

01-08-2011, 10:45 PM	#29
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	Thanks everyone for the help in this thread. I just installed the Tanabe Medalion Touring exhaust I ordered from Micro Image (Thanks again, Garm!) and I must say it is just perfect. It's aggressive, deep AND quiet enough at the same time. You can hear it well inside the car but it's not intrusive. Exactly what I was looking for. Can't wait to do some more driving! It's a very high quality piece and very easy to install. Fit is superb. I'm sure the Nitto would have worked well for me too, but ultimately the state of Maine uses 95 db by SAE J-1169 as their standard and since the Tanabe was tested at under 93 db by the same standard I knew I could prove it's legality. Thanks again, everyone! R2 __________________ "The howl was the sound of God’s casting pot, the morphing of my cells into shape, the forming of oceans out of molten premordial plasma. And I could feel it. I could cry for it. I could cry with it." -The Fitful One

11-04-2010, 11:36 AM	#24
magilla Drives: yaris hatch back Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: manchester nh Posts: 23	what size is theinlet on the trd exhaust

11-04-2010, 12:08 PM	#26
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Nitto is a very low-tone, not too loud exhaust as well. Not sure on the other points, maybe someone else can chime in.

01-09-2011, 01:30 AM	#30
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ you are welcome, glad we could help out. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-21-2011, 11:26 AM	#31
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	My TRD axle-back is starting to sound louder now. It likely has close to 70,000 kl. (approx. 45,000 miles) use by now. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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